So, news, stories and investigations, it’s what I do, and I’m really good at it. I’ve been locked in this ridiculous back-and-forth with a guy for a while now. All I actually wanted was to be treated properly. Basic consistency, a bit of respect, the bare minimum. I’ll be honest: I’m not used to not…
I think I’ve properly messed myself up over this date and I don’t even know why I’m letting it happen. He said yes. Just like that. I texted him yesterday, something casual but not too casual, asking if he fancied grabbing dinner when I get back, and he came back with a simple “yeah alright”….
So I’m back on the dating scene. Properly this time. Bumble open, filters set high, and I’m only swiping right on the absolute top-shelf lot. Stunning faces, gym-built bodies, the kind of jawlines that belong on billboards, nice cars in the background of their photos, proper careers, the whole “got their shit together” package. The…
I used to think loyalty was something you offered other people first. Partners. Situationships. Men who showed just enough potential to keep you hoping. I spent years practising a version of care that always put me second. Softening my reactions. Swallowing disappointment. Making excuses for behaviour that left me feeling small. It took longer…
I left the livestream the other day, and there have been some comments I need to address. You ladies are great. Some of you, with your ethics and values from the 1950’s are clearly in the wrong place, but the fact you’re here, means there’s chinks in your armour. So I’m going to address…